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See below the full message from Guyana’s President, Dr. Irfaan Ali:  I join the multitudes across the world in mourning the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. As the spiritual head of more than 1.3 billion Roman Catholics, his death will be deeply felt across all continents. On behalf of the government and people of
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 The Pele Football Club Alumni Corporation, based in the USA, launched its annual Educational/Development Youth Week Celebration 2025 with a Recognition Luncheon on Sunday at Herdmanston Lodge in Georgetown. The event saw the Alumni honour three individuals and an entity for their significant contributions to the success of the Pele FC Alumni Educational Programme. In
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The Pele Football Club Alumni Corporation is set to host its annual Youth Development Seminar on April 22nd and 23rd, 2025, at the Marian Academy, Carifesta Avenue. The two-day programme aims to empower 100 young participants with knowledge and skills across various sectors. The seminar will feature a diverse group of facilitators covering topics ranging
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In a standout debut, Guyana’s Ebo McNeil claimed a memorable bronze medal in the Boys’ Under-17 3000m at the CARIFTA Games in Trinidad and Tobago, delivering a highlight for the Caribbean nation on day two. Leading at one stage, McNeil battled hard in the final stretch to clock 9:22.61, finishing just behind the gold and
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Police Officers at the Kurupukari Checkpoint, along the Linden to Lethem Trail, have arrested four individuals after they suspected that three underage girls were being trafficked. In a release, the Ministry of Home Affairs said two trucks were detained, and four individuals, including two drivers and two porters, have been taken into custody. Investigations into
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By Avenash Ramzan in Antigua in association with Cricket Zone USA, E4 and I&S Trading Guyana romped to a commanding 133-run victory over Windward Islands on the back of spectacular individual performances from Reyaz Latif, Lomar Seecharran and Richard Ramdeholl in Round Three of the Cricket West Indies’ Rising Stars Under-15, 50-over Championship at the
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Guyana’s Tianna Springer once again demonstrated her prowess on the regional junior stage, securing a brilliant gold medal in the Girls’ Under-20 400m final at the CARIFTA Games in Trinidad and Tobago on Saturday. Springer clocked an impressive 53.07 seconds to retain her title, remarkably her third consecutive individual gold at the Games. Barbados’ Kadia
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See below the full release from the PNCR/ APNU: Easter is meaningful for all of us as a season to celebrate family fun and unity. It is a nostalgic experience of better, simpler days — a time of togetherness as parents and children, family and friends, will raise a kaleidoscope of colourful kites in the
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See below the full message from the PPP/C: The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) extends warm Easter greetings to all Guyanese, especially our Christian brothers and sisters, as we observe this sacred and joyous occasion. Easter holds profound spiritual significance for Christians around the world. It commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ—a powerful symbol of triumph
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SEE STATEMENT BY THE ATHLETICS ASSOCIATION OF GUYANA: “Athletics Association of Guyana Statement Regarding Mixed 4x400m Relay at CARIFTA Games Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago – April 19, 2025 – The Athletics Association of Guyana (AAG) wishes to address the unfortunate situation regarding our Mixed 4x400m relay team at the 52nd CARIFTA Games in
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